Epic Game One Ends Poorly For Bruins

Despite the disappointing outcome of game one, hopefully it can be appreciated for just what a phenomenal exhibition of sports that it was.

The game ended just a tick before 1:00 EST, but the ratings for the game locally approached NFL levels.

The overnights have this one pulling in a 28.1 locally for WHDH channel 7 which had the game. Compare that to game one of Boston/Vancouver of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals which did a 25.5 locally.

Nationally, the allure of having two Original Six teams translated well in ratings too, which the game doing a 4.8. That is the highest rating for a game one of the Stanley Cup Finals since 1997 (Detroit/Philadelphia, 5.1).

Last year’s game one between the Kings and Devils did a 2.4, so last night represented a 100% increase.

Doc Rivers’ eyes open to other options – Steve Bulpett says that while Doc Rivers said that he would either coach the Celtics or nowhere, the coach is now open to at least considering other jobs as he may not be interested in rebuilding the Celtics.